Assistance Listing 17.270
Reentry Employment Opportunities
Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listing 17.270, “Reentry Employment Opportunities,” is a federal program administered by Department of Labor. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 8 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $107M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program encompasses two distinct grant categories: adult reentry grants and youth/young adult-focused grants. Adult reentry grants are designed to enhance workforce reintegration for individuals returning from incarceration by increasing employment opportunities, improving job retention, and raising earnings, while simultaneously reducing recidivism rates. Youth-focused grants address the needs of young individuals involved in or at risk of involvement in crime and violence. The objectives include preventing school dropout among in-school youth, improving literacy and numeracy skills, increasing employment rates for out-of-school youth, and mitigating both criminal activity and recidivism among youth populations. Collectively, the REO program seeks to facilitate successful community reintegration for justice-involved individuals through the development of evidence-based strategies and collaborative partnerships that promote sustainable workforce outcomes.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 17.270
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
Eligible youth, young adult and adult applicants for Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) grants vary depending on the solicitation. Applicants are generally located in or have a staff presence in the community being served. Examples of possible eligible applicants include community-based organizations, school districts, state and local government juvenile justice agencies, tribal entities, and entities carrying out activities under WIOA, such as local Workforce Investment Boards or American Job Centers.
Intended beneficiaries: Suburban, Other Urban, State, Rural, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Women, Youth (16-21), Juvenile Delinquent and Nonprofit Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): The range and average of financial assistance varies by grant announcement. Adult focused grants have recently varied from $1 million to $4 million for two years of operation and 12 months of follow-up. Youth offender grants have recently varied from $1.3 million to $4 million for two years of operation and 12 months of follow-up.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 17.270. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 17.270
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) InitiativeEmployment and Training Administration | Closed | $1M – $5.1M | Apr 15, 2026 | 17.270 |
Pathway Home 6Employment and Training Administration | Closed | $500K – $4M | Mar 14, 2025 | 17.270 |
Growth Opportunities - Rounds 4 and 5Employment and Training Administration | Closed | $1M – $5.1M | Oct 15, 2024 | 17.270 |
Pathway Home 5Employment and Training Administration | Closed | $1M – $4M | Apr 4, 2024 | 17.270 |
Pathway Home 4Employment and Training Administration | Closed | $1M – $4M | Apr 21, 2023 | 17.270 |
Growth OpportunitiesEmployment and Training Administration | Closed | Up to $4M | Mar 10, 2023 | 17.270 |
Pathway Home 3Employment and Training Administration | Closed | Up to $4M | Apr 19, 2022 | 17.270 |
Young Adult Reentry Partnership (YARP)Employment and Training Administration | Closed | Up to $4.5M | Apr 20, 2020 | 17.270 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 17.270?
17.270 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Reentry Employment Opportunities.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 17.270?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization, Not-for-Profit Organization, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia) and Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 17.270 provide?
The agency reported $106,909,752 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.